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rodgerforeman · 20 November 2011, 04:52 AM

I have a deep sea I got as a present. I almost never wear it because it feels so big. I am wondering if people have feedback for me on some rolex watches that are good for people who are not huge fans of rolex. I respect the build quality and status aspects.

opaline460 · 20 November 2011, 04:58 AM

ill pm you my address, please ship it to me.

ArcticMoose · 20 November 2011, 04:58 AM

Almost every Rolex wears smaller than an SD, but my recommendation would definitely be an Air-King. If you want something sportier there is the mid-size Yacht-Master.

Rags · 20 November 2011, 05:02 AM

Sell it & look for a nice pre owned submariner or a nice 36mm datejust.

Feras · 20 November 2011, 05:02 AM

each and every Rolex shouts out their identity of being a Rolex, but each in it's own way. So, if you looking for the not so Rolex, you better sell the SDDS and buy a not Rolex watch!

capote · 20 November 2011, 05:03 AM

If you are not a big fan of Rolex I would suggest you check out other brands. Some great ones out there, Omega and JLC for example. But if you want a watch to impress your neighbours I would suggest you stick with Rolex, maybe a Sub-c would be a good choice.

Zed Homme · 20 November 2011, 05:04 AM

It would help if you let us know what you don't like about rolexes. I love the DSSD, but many are turned off by its size. However outside the ym2, all their watches are smaller than the DSSD.

For a "non" Rolex feel, check out the milguass.

sandybax · 20 November 2011, 05:08 AM

Check out stainless steel 40mm Datejust with white gold bezel, pale blue dial and roman numerals.

buddy13 · 20 November 2011, 05:27 AM

Sell your Deepsea and buy a 14060M

...

dddrees · 20 November 2011, 05:33 AM

Everybodies style is a bit different. Hard to tell exactlty what you would like, but I would recomend going to an AD and checking some out in person. I think it's still possible you might find a Rolex that you like, the Sea Dweller is a bit bigger than most. If not there are other brands.

TSW · 20 November 2011, 05:35 AM

Millgauss perhaps!

freddyttt · 20 November 2011, 07:22 AM

If you dont like the sub. you dont like rolex.

jmho

Mickey® · 20 November 2011, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodgerforeman

I have a deep sea I got as a present. I almost never wear it because it feels so big. I am wondering if people have feedback for me on some rolex watches that are good for people who are not huge fans of rolex. I respect the build quality and status aspects.

Get an original Rolex Explorer II.

East Bay Rider · 20 November 2011, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freddyttt

If you dont like the sub. you dont like rolex.

jmho

There's more to Rolex than Submariner. A lot more.

The GMT Master · 20 November 2011, 07:56 AM

I would suggest a GMT IIc. Not only the finest watch that Rolex makes today, but also, in my humble opinion, the best all-round luxury watch money can buy. Wears much smaller than the Deepsea, and is extremely well balanced on the wrist

East Bay Rider · 20 November 2011, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

I would suggest a GMT IIc. Not only the finest watch that Rolex makes today, but also, in my humble opinion, the best all-round luxury watch money can buy. Wears much smaller than the Deepsea, and is extremely well balanced on the wrist

... and not only that it's just so darned useful.

ddnyc77 · 20 November 2011, 08:10 AM

I hate when people cite the "status" aspects of rolex watches.

ersnyder · 20 November 2011, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey®

Get an original Rolex Explorer II.

Funny you sent this Mickey, it was exactly what I was going to send!

But, first off Rodger, welcome to TRF!! I agree with you, the SDDS wears just too large on my own wrist and I wear some large Panerais; but there is something about the SDDS. Try something a bit smaller, the original Exp II white dial.

drockadam · 20 November 2011, 09:29 AM

That's a shame you don't wear it! Can I have it????

LightOnAHill · 20 November 2011, 01:33 PM

I can understand that watching being felt too big. The other sport models fit very well on wrists and are more comfortable if too big is uncomfortable.

I'd recommend checking those out as well as a DJ which is 36mm and a tad smaller but dressy and sits well on the arm.

I hear the daytona wears very well and comfortable and doesn't feel large. It's the first on my shortlist.

subtona · 20 November 2011, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodgerforeman

I have a deep sea I got as a present. I almost never wear it because it feels so big. I am wondering if people have feedback for me on some rolex watches that are good for people who are not huge fans of rolex. I respect the build quality and status aspects.

previous model explorer I

very much perfect! very understated with strong history.

joleel7 · 20 November 2011, 02:02 PM

Sell your Deep and go for the Hulk! But try the DSSD see if you may eventually like it. The more I wear my DSSD the more I am attached to this DSSD.

cedargrove · 20 November 2011, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

I would suggest a GMT IIc. Not only the finest watch that Rolex makes today, but also, in my humble opinion, the best all-round luxury watch money can buy. Wears much smaller than the Deepsea, and is extremely well balanced on the wrist

This for sure.

cedargrove · 20 November 2011, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSW

Millgauss perhaps!

...or this.

It seems to me that some people who dislike Rolex, seem to make the Milgauss the exception.

DT14 · 20 November 2011, 03:32 PM

39mm Explorer

InTime · 20 November 2011, 04:18 PM

milgauss gv...

case closed...

by far a stunning work of art. and the BOLT 2nd hand is a dandy!

T-Rip · 20 November 2011, 04:22 PM

Post s pic of it.

Fiddy · 20 November 2011, 04:28 PM

Sell it and get GMT llc.

Dilemma · 20 November 2011, 04:31 PM

Quote:

feedback for me on some rolex watches that are good for people who are not huge fans of rolex

Why don't you just buy something you ARE a fan of?

tudorlex · 20 November 2011, 04:32 PM

Exp 2, previous model 16570, Black dial, perfect size, no divers bezel, possibly the most non rolex, rolex, of the sports models, if theirs such a thing.

20 November 2011, 04:52 AM	#1
rodgerforeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 4	Rolex for the not so rolex fan? I have a deep sea I got as a present. I almost never wear it because it feels so big. I am wondering if people have feedback for me on some rolex watches that are good for people who are not huge fans of rolex. I respect the build quality and status aspects.

20 November 2011, 05:02 AM	#4
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Sell it & look for a nice pre owned submariner or a nice 36mm datejust. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

20 November 2011, 05:33 AM	#10
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Everybodies style is a bit different. Hard to tell exactlty what you would like, but I would recomend going to an AD and checking some out in person. I think it's still possible you might find a Rolex that you like, the Sea Dweller is a bit bigger than most. If not there are other brands. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

20 November 2011, 05:35 AM	#11
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Millgauss perhaps! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

20 November 2011, 09:29 AM	#19
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	That's a shame you don't wear it! Can I have it???? __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

20 November 2011, 04:58 AM	#2
opaline460 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,386	ill pm you my address, please ship it to me.

20 November 2011, 04:58 AM	#3
ArcticMoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Sea Posts: 1,894	Almost every Rolex wears smaller than an SD, but my recommendation would definitely be an Air-King. If you want something sportier there is the mid-size Yacht-Master.

20 November 2011, 05:02 AM	#5
Feras Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Feras Location: Bahrain Watch: Rolex,Tag Posts: 1,923	each and every Rolex shouts out their identity of being a Rolex, but each in it's own way. So, if you looking for the not so Rolex, you better sell the SDDS and buy a not Rolex watch!

20 November 2011, 05:03 AM	#6
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	If you are not a big fan of Rolex I would suggest you check out other brands. Some great ones out there, Omega and JLC for example. But if you want a watch to impress your neighbours I would suggest you stick with Rolex, maybe a Sub-c would be a good choice.

20 November 2011, 05:04 AM	#7
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	It would help if you let us know what you don't like about rolexes. I love the DSSD, but many are turned off by its size. However outside the ym2, all their watches are smaller than the DSSD. For a "non" Rolex feel, check out the milguass.

20 November 2011, 05:08 AM	#8
sandybax "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: Florida Watch: No-date Sub Posts: 289	Check out stainless steel 40mm Datejust with white gold bezel, pale blue dial and roman numerals.

20 November 2011, 05:27 AM	#9
buddy13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Etienne Location: Malta Watch: Orient star 300m Posts: 724	Sell your Deepsea and buy a 14060M ...

20 November 2011, 07:22 AM	#12
freddyttt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Howell, NJ Posts: 521	If you dont like the sub. you dont like rolex. jmho

20 November 2011, 07:56 AM	#15
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	I would suggest a GMT IIc. Not only the finest watch that Rolex makes today, but also, in my humble opinion, the best all-round luxury watch money can buy. Wears much smaller than the Deepsea, and is extremely well balanced on the wrist

20 November 2011, 08:10 AM	#17
ddnyc77 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: nyc Posts: 425	I hate when people cite the "status" aspects of rolex watches.

20 November 2011, 01:33 PM	#20
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	I can understand that watching being felt too big. The other sport models fit very well on wrists and are more comfortable if too big is uncomfortable. I'd recommend checking those out as well as a DJ which is 36mm and a tad smaller but dressy and sits well on the arm. I hear the daytona wears very well and comfortable and doesn't feel large. It's the first on my shortlist.

20 November 2011, 02:02 PM	#22
joleel7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Joey Location: Canada Watch: DSSD, PAM, BALL Posts: 869	Sell your Deep and go for the Hulk! But try the DSSD see if you may eventually like it. The more I wear my DSSD the more I am attached to this DSSD.

20 November 2011, 03:32 PM	#25
DT14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: Daytona, Explorer Posts: 218	39mm Explorer

20 November 2011, 04:18 PM	#26
InTime Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: BermudaAntarctica Posts: 892	milgauss gv... case closed... by far a stunning work of art. and the BOLT 2nd hand is a dandy!

20 November 2011, 04:22 PM	#27
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	Post s pic of it. __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

20 November 2011, 04:28 PM	#28
Fiddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Asia Watch: PP AP PAM ROLEX Posts: 495	Sell it and get GMT llc. __________________ *TRF AP OWNERS CLUB*

20 November 2011, 04:32 PM	#30
tudorlex "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Down Under Watch: 16570 Posts: 484	Exp 2, previous model 16570, Black dial, perfect size, no divers bezel, possibly the most non rolex, rolex, of the sports models, if theirs such a thing.

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